Mayibuye iAfrika is a project that seeks to celebrate the contributions of South African exiles, particularly the two generations of freedom songs composers Vuyisile Mini, Miriam Makeba and also cultural groups: Amandla Cultural Ensemble & Mayibuye - Spear of the nation.
Mayibuye iAfrika Concert: “A Celebration of Exiled South
African Musicians and Composers” - Inaugural performance 09 September, live at the Market Theatre.
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Billy Monama: Curator, Creative, Director and Producer
Joseph “JB” Arthur: Arranger, Music Transcription and
Conductor
Fried Wilsenach - Sound technician
Werner Van Lill - Audio Visual, Set Designer and Lighting
Joaquim “JD” D’Almeida: Senior Guitar Tech
Edwin Carr: Assistant Guitar Tech
Busi Thabethe: Project Manager
Lehlohonolo Masina: Production Assistant
Images of Jonas Gwangwa supplied by Siphiwe Mhlambi and Jürgen Schadeberg
Filmed and Edited: Sbonga Ndlovu Gatsheni
Additional edits: Billy Monama
BAND LINE UP:
Themba Mokoena: Guitarist
Lucas Senyatso: Electric and Upright Bass
Siphiwe Shiburi: Drums
Mduduzi Mtshali: Piano and Keyboards
Guest artist: Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, Judith Sephuma, Abigail Khubeka and Titi Luzipo
Susan Mouton: Cello
Miroslav Chakaryan: 1st Violin
Daniele Mitchley: 2nd Violin
Esther Spies: Viola
Lebo Vannesa Ganare: Soprano
Slindokuhle Zikhali: Alto
Johnny Vilakazi and Siphesihle Khubeka :Tenor
Somandlah Simelane Nqobile Dlamini: Baritone
Sydney Mavundla: Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Bez Roberts: Trombone
Thami Mahlangu: Saxophones
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Special thanks to the Market Theatre for partnering and hosting us.
A Big thank you to the National Arts Council Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme, for supporting Mayibuye iAfrika to see its fruition.
And finally, I express enormous gratitude to the Department of Sport Arts and Culture for the
Minister’s Financial Assistance Allocation.
Thank you the supporters of this cultural movement.
7 сен 2024
